Moveable Feast Earns National Accreditation from Food is Medicine Coalition
In January 2025, Moveable Feast received the news that it would be the 10th organization to earn accreditation from the Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC), a national coalition of nonprofit organizations that provide medically tailored meals (MTMs) and groceries (MTGs), medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling and education to people in communities across the country living with severe and chronic illnesses.
What does FIMC Accreditation mean?
The Food Is Medicine Coalition Medically Tailored Meal (MTM) Intervention Accreditation ensures that all accredited MTM agencies provide the same level of service regardless of location, size, or number of clients. Through the accreditation process, Moveable Feast has demonstrated that it provides a high-quality intervention that meets the needs of clients living with severe, complex, or chronic health conditions.
“Becoming an accredited organization means that we maintain the highest standards in medically tailored meal interventions and provide the same level of service regardless of location, size, or number of clients.” – Sue Elias, CEO, who celebrated the news by plugging in her speaker and playing “Celebration” by Kool & The Gang for the entire office.
The key pillars of accreditation include (but are not limited to):
- Fully Integrated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist(s) (RDN)
- Nutrition Care Process Intervention: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling and Nutrition Education
- Medical Tailoring Following the FIMC Clinical Committee Guidelines
- Food Safety
- Community-based Volunteer-supported Services
- HIPAA Compliance
Why is FIMC Accreditation significant?
As the national attention on medically tailored meals grows, this is an important step to assure healthcare partners, policymakers, and clients that Moveable Feast provides consistent, high-quality services that align with the best practices for medically tailored meals.
Collaborative Action
Over the last year, all Moveable Feast departments have been working together to meet the standards of accreditation. Clients and volunteers may have noticed updates in our branded meal labels and new menu items. Additionally, our team has strengthened our data tracking systems and refined our nutrition protocols to ensure we meet the highest industry standards. This collaborative effort reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and service to those who rely on us.
“I am incredibly proud of our team for navigating this process and the work they do each day to help us fulfill our mission.” – Sue Elias
Want to learn more about FIMC, or Moveable Feast’s role in the Food Is Medicine space? Visit, https://fimcoalition.org/programs/fimc-accreditation/.
